Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is a city in theYogyakarta Special Region in Indonesia. The city, which was formed in 1755, was the seat of Javanese Empire of Mataram, Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat. It is one of the main cultural centers of Java.

Area & Location: Stretching from the slopes of Mt. Merapi in the north to Indian Ocean to the south, it covers an area of 32.5 sq. km. The city has a population of 511, 744 with density of 15,601.2 per sq. km.

Tourist Attractions: The city, which is a developing tourist attraction, has various historical monuments and architectures that date back to the origin of the city.

Transportation: Adisucipto International Airport serves the city. The two passenger railway stations Tugu, the inter-city station and Lempuyangan handles many trains that connect the city with other regions. It has an extensive bus system. The motorbikes, cars, taxis include the public transportation in the city.

Hotels: The city has many star hotels and other international hotels that provide comfortable accommodation to its customers. The delicious food served is another reason that persuades the visitors to book rooms in these hotels. Hotel Aquila Prambanam, Hotel Melia Purosani, Hotel Ambarukmo Palace, Hotel Natour Garuda, Puri Artha Cottage, Hotel Phoenix Heritage, Hotel Mendut, Hotel Matahari, Hotel Arjuna Plaza, Hotel Bakti Kasih Pundi Mas, Airlangga Guest House, Hotel Ayodya and Hotel Dwipari are renowned hotels in the city.

Places of Attraction: The city has wonderful recreational as well as cultural centers that gains the attention of tourists. The sight of an aquarium that is considered as the largest shark tanks in the world is a wonderful experience to the visitors. The city also has a number of museums such as air-force museum, Affandi Museum, The Struggle for Independence Museum, Museum Sonobudoyo. Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace, Water Castle, Imogiri, Prambanan Temple, Kalasan Temple, Sari Temple, Yogya Kembali Monument, Kotagede, Kasongan and Batik Research Center that are really interesting.